Discussions are underway to provide temporary buildings at Tyldesley Primary School to accommodate more pupils, as a result of a predicted influx of pupils from 2009 to 2011.


The current proposal is to increase pupil admission from 30 to 45 for the 2009/10 and 2010/11 school years only.
Children and Young People's Service chose the school, on Ennerdale Road, because of its central location and large site.
But during the first consultation period at the end of last year, Wigan Council received a number of objections concerning the proposed extension.


The school's governing body was concerned about the temporary nature of the proposals and the ability of the premises to cope with the increased number of pupils.
Parents were also worried about the standard of teaching, as some older pupils may be in mixed-aged classes.
The consultation also highlighted worries over parking and increased traffic, but the council insist this would be addressed at the planning stage, if approved.


Steve Robertson, assistant director of Children and Young People's Service, said: "There is a need for additional school places on a temporary basis in the area and given the location and popularity of Tyldesley Primary School, that would be the best place.
"We explored a number of options around alternative schools and the feeling was that was the best options to progress. and it will give more pupils the opportunity to attend a popular successful school."
Mr Phil Edge, headteacher, said: " The principal reasons for this objection relate to the many building issues some of which result from the fact that the building was purpose designed for 210 pupils, with class sizes of 30.


"The practical difficulties presented to the school by the proposal would be considerable and these practical issues would undoubtedly impinge on the effectiveness of teaching.
"The parents of the school have expressed their own concerns regarding the affect of the proposal on the intimate atmosphere created within the current school environment.
"There are concerns that the proposal would be extended into other years and cause further instability to the education of their children."